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Welly brewpub and beer garden 🍻
Champion NZ Micro Brewery 2024 🏆
Two-time Champion NZ Small Brewery - 2018 & 2019 🏆🏆
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24/10/2026

Our team is taking a well-earned break on Monday 26th October for Labour Day

Back pouring again on Tuesday 🍻

21/10/2026

Not one but TWO new b**rs will be gracing our handpull setup for tomorrow's 15th birthday celebrations! 😱

We're showcasing some of our favourite NZ hops across two new releases – a single hop NZ Pale Ale and an Amber Ale with an intense juicy and resinous hop medley...

First up is Cascade Effect (5% ABV), a clean and clear NZ Pale Ale hopped exclusively with NZ Cascade to bring juicy stone fruit notes to the light and biscuity malt base 🌱

Then there's Splintered Harmony (6% ABV), a bold yet balanced Amber Ale featuring Manilita and Waimea hops on the hot side and a Nectaron dip-hop, resulting in a burst of intensely bright tropical, stone and citrus fruit atop a classic caramel malt base 🔥

Both are pouring from 4pm TOMORROW, Thursday 22nd October, for our 15th Birthday Bash 🥳

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20/10/2026

It's our 15th birthday party THIS THURSDAY! And we're taking things right back to the beginning – well, almost...

Fork & Brewer (the venue) first opened in late 2011, but it wasn't until the following year that our former Head Brewer Lester put down the first ever batch of Fork b**r. That's largely because we had to provide additional strengthening and support to ensure our first floor brewery would comply with earthquake safety regulations – probably the reason why most breweries you visit are located on the ground floor!

When we finally did get to our first b**r, a Golden Ale called 'Gold Medal Famous' was the result – we even managed to dig out an old picture of Lester mashing in way back when! Given our birthday celebrations, we felt it was only right that we brought it back – and although we missed the chance to recreate the same picture with Brayden, we did manage to snap one that we hope accurately represents Fork & Brewer currently...

The OG – 'Original Gold' – recipe has gone through a few iterations since its inception, with each of our brewers putting their own spin on things while still reflecting the fairly broad style guidelines of 'Golden Ale'. Some things have always remained the same, however: golden in colour, malt-forward in style, low in bitterness, delicately sweet, and retaining a strong focus on sessionable drinkability. Our 2026 anniversary edition utilises a base of Pilsner & Vienna malts to deliver easy-drinking malt sweetness, with the addition of noble hops to provide depth, balance and a touch of citrus in the finish

Pop in to see – and taste! – how it all began from 4pm this Thursday, 22nd October, at our 15th Birthday Bash 🥳

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14/10/2026

Next up on the birthday brew release schedule: it's the return of The O.C.!

Last year, we were one of the first breweries in the world to use Tropical Fusion, a new field hop blend from Freestyle Hops which includes Riwaka, Southern Cross and Motueka varietals grown together in a single block. Inspired by California sunshine and those easy breezy surf vibes, we chucked it in a juicy tropical Oat Cream Hazy and called it The O.C. ☀️🌴🌊

We loved last year's batch so much and couldn't wait to get our hands on the 2026 harvest of Tropical Fusion for a rebrew. (Re)Introducing you to our lusciously smooth Hazy IPA, brewed once again with a heavy dose of oats in the grain bill for a characteristic thick and silky texture. Pouring as golden as the Orange County sunshine, with a soft pillowy head that's whiter than California's sandy beaches, aromas of sweet exotic citrus meet intense and complex tropical flavours in the mouth, with a sweet and lingering honeydew finish. And this time around we've mixed things up a bit, swapping out the traditional New England yeast for a Kveik strain that amplifies the juicy, fruit-forward characteristics of the Tropical Fusion blend

Come grab a glass of sunshine from 4pm next Thursday, 22nd October, at our 15th Birthday Bash 🥳

Californiaaa...here we comeee!

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09/10/2026

Announcing our next 15th Birthday release: a cross-continental collaboration with Yellow Monkey Brewing! 🇳🇿 🇯🇵

Back in 2015, Fork & Brewer got an unexpected visit from Kengo Saito, the man who would later team up with Hiroki Komada to create Yellow Monkey Brewing in Yokohama, Japan. "I used to just show up at the brewery to help Kelly out, without even being asked," Kengo told us: "I just desperately wanted to brew b**r at Fork & Brewer!"

Fast forward to 2026, and Yellow Monkey Brewing is going from strength to strength, debuting as an international brewery at B**rvana this year and picking up plenty of praise along the way. 11 years after first getting on the tools at Fork, Kengo was back for a special collaboration: a SMASH (Single Malt and Single Hop) pale ale built on 100% Ale malt and featuring 100% New Zealand Cascade hops enhanced by the Japanese art of dip hopping

The result is Yellow Monkey SMASH, a clean and easy drinking pale ale with more levels than your favourite simian-based arcade platformer: big on juicy, fruity hop aromas, with sweet passionfruit, stone fruit and soft tropical notes meeting citrus zest and crisp refreshment in the finish

First pour 4pm on Thursday, 22nd October at 20A Bond Street, at our 15th Birthday Bash 🥳

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02/10/2026

Ready for the return of Imperial Kipling? 😱

Fork & Brewer turns 15 this year, and we've got a couple of surprises coming your way to help us celebrate. And the first one is a big one... 🍻

Back in 2019, our former head brewer Kelly Ryan partnered with his old teammates at Thornbridge Brewery – based just outside of the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire, England – for a special edition of Kipling, a South Pacific Pale Ale and one of their flagship b**rs. Kipling was the first UK b**r to utilise Nelson Sauvin hops – all the way back in 2006! – and the amped-up Imperial edition was envisioned as a nod to a time when a young Kiwi brewer was nestled in the Peak District countryside, using a bunch of small green flowers from Aotearoa to make delicious English-style ales 🌿

Now, just in time for our 15th birthday party, we're bringing it back! Following the original 2019 recipe, Head Brewer Brayden has slightly adapted things for modern malting techniques, reducing our grain bill by 20% yet maintaining the same yield. Meanwhile, we're doubling down on the hops by pairing mid-late harvest Nelson Sauvin hops (lot selected by Kelly himself!) with the introduction of Freestyle Hops Bliss SubZero Hop Kief – a blend of late and early harvest Nelson Sauvin – to push those passionfruit, mango and gooseberry notes right to the forefront, all backed by bright grapefruit and crisp citrus bitterness 🧡

The result is a collaboration of truly epic proportions. First released at B**rvana back in 2019, Imperial Kipling is an Imperial South Pacific Pale Ale, 8% ABV and seriously smashable. Come and try it – there's a reason why this is one of our most-requested rebrews ever!

First pour 4pm on Thursday, 22nd October at 20A Bond Street. Do not adjust your screens. This is not a drill. Clear your diaries, it's gonna be a good'un

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17/09/2026

Not even the cold and rain can dampen our excitement for First Pour Thursday 🥶☔

We've got three new b**rs on tap and pouring – swipe through to check them out!

The Cream Of The Crop - Cream Ale - 5% ABV

Smooth, clean and crisp, ooh yeah, with low bitterness in the mouth and plenty of creamy sweetness in the finish, mhm. Aromas of maize and a hint of earthy noble hops give way to flavours of sweet cream soda and popcorn. On balance, off balance, doesn't matter – this beautifully balanced b**r is proof that the cream will always rise to the top!

CHE COSA?! - Aged Balsamic & Merlot Vincotto Dark Ale - 5% ABV

Some b**rs make perfect sense. This isn't one of them. Originally brewed for the ExBEERimental 2026 competition at Otto – and taking third places from the judges! – this sharp and sophisticated dark ale is brewed with aged balsamic and merlot vincotto, exhibiting complex layers of tart dark fruit, sweet caramel and gentle acidity in the finish. "Che cosa?!" on the first sip; "Ancora uno!" by the last!

Major Thom - American Strong Ale - 7.4% ABV

Ground Control to Major Thom – this American Strong Ale is out of this world tasty! Built on top of a rich malt backbone, and with plenty of new world hop bite, expect notes of pine, resin and grapefruit pith on the nose, with bold grapefruit in the mouth and undertones of apricot, leading to a touch of alcohol warmth in the finish. Commencing countdown, engines on...

14/09/2026

We're gearing up for our next First Pour Thursday, with three new b**rs lined up and ready to go this week!

👉 Swipe through to reveal what's on the cards for this Thursday...

Pouring Thursday 17 September from 4pm onwards we'll have three awesome b**rs for you to try:

🧑🏻‍🚀 Major Thom - American Strong Ale - 7.4% ABV
Ground Control to Major Thom – this American Strong Ale is out of this world tasty! Built on top of a rich malt backbone, there's plenty of new world hop bite and hints of pine, resin and citrus fruit in the mouth, with a touch of warming alcohol in the finish. Commencing countdown...

🍇 CHE COSA?! - Aged Balsamic & Merlot Vincotto Dark Ale - 5% ABV
Some b**rs make perfect sense. This isn't one of them. Originally brewed for the ExBEERimental 2026 competition at Otto Champagneria & B**r Hall – and taking third places from the judges! – this sharp and sophisticated dark ale is brewed with aged balsamic and merlot vincotto, exhibiting complex layers of tart dark fruit, sweet caramel and gentle acidity in the finish

🤍 The Cream Of The Crop - Cream Ale - 5% ABV
Smooth, clean and crisp, ooh yeah, with low bitterness in the mouth and a touch of sweetness in the finish, mhm. On balance, off balance, doesn't matter – this beautifully balanced b**r is proof that the cream will always rise to the top

❤️‍🔥 WIN! And in case three new b**r releases wasn't quite enough for one Thursday, we're also also giving you the chance to get your hands on one of our Fork-branded Tainted Love t-shirts, in your choice of size (S-2XL) – swing by Thursday at 4pm for more details!

09/09/2026

🌟 SAVE THE DATE! 🌟

Fork & Brewer turns 15 this year, and we're throwing a little party to celebrate 🍻

We've got brewery exclusive b**r releases & some exciting collabs with our friends in the brewing industry to share with you, plus merch giveaways and prizes, b**r-infused birthday cake, good vibes, and maybe even a couple of old favourite recipes that we've dusted off from the archives returning to the bar... 👀

Clear your diaries on Thursday, 22nd October – it's gonna be a good'un

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24/08/2026

Did you know that we brewed a bespoke, limited-edition koji-infused rice ale specifically for brining our Visa Wellington On a Plate 'Heard It Thru The Grain Brine' chicken burger?

Jimmy Eat World was brewed for our Head Chef Jimmy to brine the chicken for his awesome entry for August's Burger Wellington competition. We didn't have it listed on the menu, and only those who were in the know knew to ask for a cheeky taster!

While we may have said a fond farewell to our burger this weekend, Jimmy Eat World will be pouring from the taps for just a little longer, as we polish off the last ever keg in existence (we've also now added it to our tap list, just to make life a little easier for everyone!)

Jimmy Eat World is our take on a Koji / Ginjo B**r, a style that blends the fermentation styles of b**r and traditional Japanese sake. With sake yeast shared by Kengo Saito from Japan's Yellow Monkey Brewing this b**r-sake hybrid exhibits a light, crisp malt profile with subtle umami depth and savoury undertones, a hint of citrus and a refreshing dry finish

We even welcomed Kengo and Hiroki from Yellow Monkey to the brewery today to give it a try – and to get on the tools for an exciting forthcoming collab... 👀

So, now you've heard...get in quick, cause once it's gone, it's gone forever!

Address

14-20 Bond Street
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30am - 11pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 12am
Wednesday	11:30am - 12am
Thursday	11:30am - 1am
Friday	11:30am - 2am
Saturday	11:30am - 1am
Sunday	11:30am - 10:30pm

Website

http://www.forkandbrewer.co.nz/

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